Question:
Has anyone else lost fast and then nothing?

I am 8 weeks out and have lost 43lbs. But my problem is I seem to loose like 12lbs in a week and then nothing for two weeks. I have noticed that most people loose 2 or more lbs a week. but not me. I loose it fast and then nothing for a while..Anyone else like this??    — Debbie S. (posted on May 23, 2002)

May 23, 2002
Yes everyone goes through it, its called a plateau. You can find info about how do kick them here on obesity help and on the web.
   — Min W.

May 23, 2002
I will be six months post-op next Tuesday and I have lost 113 pounds. However, I have found over the past few months that I will lose right before, during and after my period and then I will gain a little or go back into a plateau. I often lose a good 10 pounds during that week and a half. Over the course of the rest of the month I may gain and lose the same three pounds. It can be discouraging, but the cycyle that my body goes through has become pretty reliable. Hope this helps. Take Care, I am right there with you.
   — Faith Pureson

May 23, 2002
This is the only way I lose. 2-3 weeks, nothing, then I will lose 5-7 pounds in a week. I am in that "phase"now and still hoping to lose another 2 pounds before my week is up. See my profile, near the end.
   — Marie A.

May 24, 2002
I lost 39 lbs the first 2 1/2 weeks, then I gained 2 pounds (that lovely time of the month) and then I lost 2 pounds this week. It goes in phases I guess. However, I knew that with the hefty weight loss early on that I would probably come to a screeching hault pretty quickly so I was prepared for it. Good luck.
   — pam29922